REVISION: OTHELLO ACT 1

Where does the play begin?

• Egypt

• Cyprus

• Italy

• Greece

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which of these DOES NOT define the tragic hero?

• Redemption and catharsis

• Noble and honourable character

• Desire to change the world

• Fatal flaw and reversal of fortune

What is the atmosphere of the opening scene?

• Suspicion and fear

• Secrecy and malice

• Joy and happiness

• Jealousy and betrayal

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Desdemona's father is called....

• Antonio

• Ludovico

• Brabantio

• Cesario

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

"Mere prattle without practice is all his soldiership." This quotation refers to..

• Cassio

• Iago

• Roderigo

• Montano

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What theme is introduced when Iago says,"I am not what I am" ?

• Identity

• Deception

• Self-determination

• Ambition

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which reason DOES NOT reflect Iago's motivtion?

• Love for Desdemona

• Jealousy of Cassio

• Rejection as second-in-command

• Suspicion that Othello has had an affair with Emilia

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Identity one of the insults Iago DOES NOT against Othello.

• Barbary horse

• Lascivious Moor

• Gondolier

• A Florentine

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why have the senators and the Duke of Venice initially gathered at this time of night?

• To hear what Brabantio charge against Othello

• To answer the Turkish threat to Cyprus

• To decide to expand trade in the Mediterranean

• To decide which general to employ against the Turkish fleet

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

The reason Brabantio thinks that Desdemona has fallen in love with Othello is....

• Othello's persuasive speeches about his adventures

• The presents and charms he gave her

• Witchcraft and spells

• Her desire to escape from her his fatherly control

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10